Joint Tenancy Severance Rules

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In Ontario, severing a joint tenancy requires notifying the other joint tenant, even if divorced. Written notice must be given and registered in the land registry. Sections 41 and 42 of the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act outline these requirements.

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can the ex husband us a instrument to change joint tenancy with right to survivorship to tenants in common without telling the ex wife?
In Ontario, one joint tenant cannot unilaterally sever joint tenancy without notifying the other joint tenant. Proper notice must be given to the other party. Here are the key points:
- Written notice must be given to the other joint tenant.
- The notice must be clear about the intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
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severing the joint tenancy’
In Ontario, to sever a joint tenancy, the following steps must be taken:
- Written notice must be given to the other joint tenant.
- The notice must clearly state the intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
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can the ex husband change joint tenancy to tenants in common with instrument to unilateral change without telling other owner?
In Ontario, one joint tenant cannot unilaterally change joint tenancy to tenants in common without notifying the other joint tenant. Proper notice must be given to the other party. Here are the key points:
- Written notice must be given to the other joint tenant.
- The notice must clearly state the intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
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but law * say he can/
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It seems there might be some confusion regarding the law. According to Ontario law, severing a joint tenancy generally requires notifying the other joint tenant. If you believe the law supports otherwise, consulting a legal professional for a detailed review of the specific statute and its application would be beneficial.
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can the ex husband unilaterally acting on one’s own share, such as selling or encumbering it; change it from joint tenancy to tenants in common without telling the ex wife?
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In Ontario, an ex-husband cannot unilaterally change a joint tenancy to tenants in common without notifying the ex-wife. The law requires proper notice to the other joint tenant. Here are the key points:
- Written notice must be given to the other joint tenant.
- The notice must clearly state the intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
Would you like any more detailed information on how to proceed with these steps?
Unilateral severance of a joint tenancy by a tenant is also authorized by sections * and * of the C onveyancing and Law of Property Act a s follows:
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In Ontario, proper notice must be given to the other joint tenant to sever a joint tenancy. Here's what you need to know:
- Written notice must be given.
- The notice must clearly state the intention.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
Would you like any more specific information on how to proceed with these steps?
but the law says the tenant does not have to notify the other party
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In Ontario, to sever a joint tenancy under the Conveyancing and Law of Property Act, written notice must be given to the other joint tenant. This is essential in ensuring that both parties are aware and can take necessary actions.
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what if the couple are divorced
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In Ontario, divorce does not change the requirement to notify the other joint tenant when severing a joint tenancy. Proper notice must still be given regardless of marital status. Here are the key points:
- Written notice must be given to the other joint tenant.
- The notice must clearly state the intention to sever the joint tenancy.
- The notice should be registered in the land registry.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with these steps?